Herpetophobia
Fear of reptiles (snakes, lizards) or general reptilian creatures.
Herpetophobia
Fear of reptiles (snakes, lizards) or general reptilian creatures.
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Examples
"Herpetophobia kept her from visiting the reptile house at the zoo."
"He froze at the sight of a harmless lizard due to herpetophobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Herpeto- = creeping things (herpeton) — picture slithering creatures to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of zoos/nature trails, panic when seeing reptiles, nausea, tremor, rapid heartbeat."
Etymology
From Greek herpeton = creeping animal + phobos = fear.
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